Associations to the word «Uptown»

Wiktionary

UPTOWN, noun. (chiefly North America) the residential part of a city, away from the commercial center
UPTOWN, adverb. (US) To or in the upper part of a town.

Dictionary definition

UPTOWN, noun. A residential part of town away from the central commercial district.
UPTOWN, adverb. Toward or in the upper part of town.
UPTOWN, adjective. Of or located in the upper part of a town; "uptown residential areas".

Wise words

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